What is a Horsepower (hp)?
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts, originally defined by James Watt.
Definition
Symbol
hp
Category
Power
System
Imperial
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Horsepower = 745.7 Watt (W)
1 Horsepower = 0.7457 Kilowatt (kW)
1 Horsepower = 0.0007457 Megawatt (MW)
1 Horsepower = 2544.43 BTU/hour (BTU/h)
1 Horsepower = 178.227 Calorie/second (cal/s)
Common Uses
- Car engine power
- Electric motor ratings
- Lawn mower specifications
